Heather O'Reilly, right, and Jen Buczkowski embrace after FC Kansas City are confirmed as NWSL champions.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Amy Rodriguez scored off a header in the 78th minute as FC Kansas City sent midfielder Lauren Holiday into retirement with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Reign for the National Women's Soccer League championship game on Thursday night.

Rodriguez scored off a cross from Heather O'Reilly. Just moments later there was a scary moment when Holiday went down and a stretcher was brought on to the field.

Holiday walked to the sideline on her own and eventually returned for the final minutes...